TCU's Ed Wesley was quietly a big reason for the Frogs' run to the Rose Bowl, and he wasn't the only under-the-radar star from last season. Olin Buchanan looks at 10 guys who were overlooked in 2010 but could break out this season in his weekly mailbag.[details]

Notes: Has a son. Four-year letterman in football, baseball, basketball and track and field. Boasts a mid-90s fastball and contemplated playing baseball at TCU. As a true freshman in 2007, played in all 13 games and caught nine balls for 97 yards (10.8-yard average) and zero touchdowns. In '08, played in 11 games (two starts in three-receiver sets) and caught 11-95-0 (8.6) with 25 rushes for 143 yards (5.7) and three TDs. Also returned 25 punts for 348 yards (13.9). Dealt with back spasms against Stanford and did not play against Air Force or UNLV (undisclosed injury). Started 7-of-13 games at the "Y" receiver in '09, totaling 44-532-2 (12.1) receiving, 14-50-3 (3.6) rushing and 39-563 (14.4) on punt returns, including 71- and 69-yard TDs against Colorado State and SMU, respectively. Added 18-479 (26.6) on kickoff returns. Hyperextended his left knee late in November. Was the starter in 11-of-13 games in '10, catching 56-575-10 (10.3) and adding 18-97-2 (5.4) rushing, 19-527-0 (27.7) on kickoff returns and 30-388-0 (12.9) on punt returns. Has completed five career passes for 135 yards and a touchdown. Strained his left groin at the Combine and did not finish shuttles.

Positives: Good play speed. Quick-footed to slip press coverage and is sudden into routes. Outstanding acceleration - gets to top speed in three steps. Pops out of breaks and can create separation on short-to-intermediate routes. Good hands to pluck throws outside his body. Effective in space and makes plays with the ball in his hands - agile and creative with good short-area burst after the catch. Impact return man - shows vision, burst and elusiveness. Good production.

Negatives: Undersized with short arms. Needs to improve functional strength (limited run strength). Durability could be an issue. Lacks an extra gear to separate vertically or pull away from the pack as a returner. Occasional concentration drops, and fumbled 10 times in his career. Underpowered blocker. Played in a spread offense with a limited route tree and was not challenged by top-notch cornerbacks. Modest production as a receiver.

Summary: Small-framed, more-quick-than-fast slot receiver and return man with a lean, cut physique. Always will have some physical limitations but has the hands, twitch and run-after-catch ability to be an effective complementary player if he can stay healthy.